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Our Yarns

All AppleOak yarns are made from natural fibres and coloured using traditional natural dyes wherever indicated. We work with wool, alpaca, yak, silk, hemp, ramie, bamboo and nettle — fibres chosen for integrity, longevity and feel.

Our own-brand yarns are dyed in-house using natural colour. We do not use heavy metals or synthetic colour-enhancing chemicals. Where possible, our dyes are organically grown and processed in our studio in Co. Clare.

Natural fibre. Honest colour. 

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ALPEN- 250g
Goat Hair & Wool
Heritage Carpet & Weaving Yarn
€18,00
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six skeins of yarn in different colors on a wooden background
CRÓ
Wool & Jute Core Cord
Structural Carpet Yarn
Made in Germany
from €11,95
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Assorted skeins of yarn in various colors on a leafy background.
LÁSA
100% Wool
Naturally Dyed
from €21,00

ALPEN- 250g
Goat Hair & Wool
Heritage Carpet & Weaving Yarn

€18,00 Save €-18,00

ALPEN

Goat Hair & Wool | Heritage Carpet & Weaving Yarn

Alpen is a strong, heritage yarn designed for durability, structure and longevity.

Spun from a balanced blend of goat hair and wool, it offers exceptional strength and resilience whilst maintaining enough flexibility to work comfortably on the loom or in handcraft.

Traditionally used for carpets, bags, and structural textiles, this yarn reflects a long history of utilitarian fibre craft.

The goat hair contributes strength, abrasion resistance, and durability, whilst wool provides cohesion and flexibility.

Spun in Switzerland from carefully sourced fibres, Alpen is ideal for textile work requiring stability, structure, and endurance.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 50% goat hair, 50% pure wool
Yarn type: 2-ply (Nm 1.5/2)
Weight: Heavy / structural yarn
Length: approx. 75 m per 100 g
Form: approx. 250 g skein
Recommended needle size: approx. 5 mm

Origin:
• Goat hair from China
• Wool from England

Production: Spun in Switzerland 🇨🇭
Colour: Natural undyed tones

What it is ideal for

• Weaving
• Carpets and rugs
• Bags
• Wall hangings
• Structural textile work
• Durable textile applications

Character

Goat hair provides exceptional durability and resistance to wear. Wool contributes flexibility and cohesion.

The result is a yarn designed for strength, longevity, and traditional textile craft.

Care

Hand wash gently if required
Dry flat

This yarn is designed for durable textile use.

Shade continuity

This yarn is undyed. Natural variation between skeins reflects the fibre origin.

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Three skeins of yarn in black, brown, and white on a teal coloured wooden surface.
Skein of goat hair yarn on a wooden block with a blurred background
A skein of brown goat hair yarn on a teal coloured wooden surface
a skein of black goat hair yarn on a teal coloured wooden surface
Three skeins of yarn in black, brown, and white on a teal coloured wooden surface.
Skein of goat hair yarn on a wooden block with a blurred background
A skein of brown goat hair yarn on a teal coloured wooden surface
a skein of black goat hair yarn on a teal coloured wooden surface

CRÓ
Wool & Jute Core Cord
Structural Carpet Yarn
Made in Germany

€11,95 Save €-11,95

CRÓ

Wool & Jute Core Cord | Structural Carpet Yarn | Made in Germany 🇩🇪

Cró is a strong, architectural cord made from pure wool spun around a natural jute core.

This construction creates exceptional durability whilst maintaining flexibility, allowing the cord to move naturally in weaving and structural textile work. The wool exterior provides warmth, softness, and grip, whilst the jute core creates stability and strength.

Spun in a beautiful finger-thick structure, Cró is ideal for carpets, seating, poufs and sculptural fibre work. Despite its substantial presence, it is remarkably efficient — requiring relatively little material to cover large surfaces.

Finished textiles are durable, stable, and suitable for everyday use, including vacuum cleaning.

Cró reflects a tradition of structural fibre construction, combining natural materials to create functional, long-lasting textiles.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 60% virgin wool, 40% jute core
Yarn type: Structural cord, single construction (Nm 0.125/1)
Weight: Structural / carpet cord
Length: approx. 12.5 m / 13.7 yd per 100 g
Form: 1 kg spool (approx. 125 m per spool)
Recommended needle size: approx. 20 mm

Origin:
• Wool from New Zealand 🇳🇿
• Jute from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

Production: Spun and constructed in Germany 🇩🇪

Construction: Pure wool spun around a natural jute core

What it is ideal for

• Carpets and rugs
• Poufs and seating
• Structural weaving
• Wall hangings
• Textile furniture
• Interior fibre art

Coverage guide

Approx. 1.3 kg required to weave 1 m² carpet area

Character

The jute core provides dimensional stability and strength, whilst the wool exterior offers flexibility, grip, and resilience.

This balance allows durable textile construction whilst maintaining a tactile, natural surface.

Colourways

Natural – Undyed wool wrapped around a natural jute core

Black – Dyed black wool wrapped around a natural jute core

Black wool is dyed, as naturally black wool is not available in sufficient quantities for this construction.

Care

Vacuum regularly
Spot clean if required
Hand wash gently only when necessary
Dry flat

Shade continuity

Natural colourways may show subtle variation reflecting the natural fibre.

Black colourways are dyed for colour consistency.


Customer reviews

six skeins of yarn in different colors on a wooden background
Large skein of white yarn on a wooden surface
Large skein of cream-colored carpet yarn on a wooden surface
Large skein of carpet yarn on a wooden table
Large skein of gray carpet yarn on a wooden surface
Large skein of gray carpet yarn on a wooden surface
Large skein of black carpet yarn on a wooden surface
All natural carpet yarns woven in a carpet
six skeins of yarn in different colors on a wooden background
Large skein of white yarn on a wooden surface
Large skein of cream-colored carpet yarn on a wooden surface
Large skein of carpet yarn on a wooden table
Large skein of gray carpet yarn on a wooden surface
Large skein of gray carpet yarn on a wooden surface
Large skein of black carpet yarn on a wooden surface
All natural carpet yarns woven in a carpet

LÁSA
100% Wool
Naturally Dyed

€21,00 Save €-21,00

LÁSA

100% Wool | Lace Weight | Naturally Dyed

Lása is a uniquely fine yarn in our range — delicate, luminous, and deeply responsive to natural colour.

Traditionally considered a weaving yarn, its exceptionally fine structure and strength make it equally suited to lace knitting, held double knitting, or carried alongside other yarns to add depth and subtle colour variation.

Its smooth surface allows natural dyes to penetrate deeply, producing rich, saturated colours with beautiful tonal depth whilst remaining softly semi-solid.

Though fine, Lása retains strength and cohesion, making it a joy to work with for lace makers, weavers, and knitters drawn to delicate structures.

The wool is sourced and spun entirely in Peru. Each skein is then naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional, sustainable natural dye methods and dye materials.

In a nutshell

Fibre: 100% pure wool
Weight: Lace weight (2-ply)
Length: 1000 m per 100 g skein
Skein weight: 100 g
Recommended needle size: 2–3 mm

Origin: Wool sourced and spun in Peru 🇵🇪
Colour: Naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks, Ireland 🇮🇪

What it is ideal for

• Lace knitting
• Weaving
• Fine and delicate garments
• Holding double with other yarns
• Lightweight textiles
• Detailed textile work

Character

Lása is exceptionally fine yet strong, allowing for delicate structures with excellent durability.

Its smooth surface produces deep, luminous natural colour with subtle tonal variation. When held double or combined with other yarns, it adds depth, softness, and colour complexity.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water
Reshape whilst damp
Dry flat

Avoid prolonged direct sunlight when drying.

Shade continuity

Each skein is dyed using traditional natural dye methods. Subtle variation between skeins is a natural and valued characteristic of natural dyeing.

For larger projects, we recommend alternating skeins during use.

Colourways

Each colourway is naturally dyed at AppleOak FibreWorks using traditional natural dye sources.

Colourway Description Natural dye source
Bán Natural White Undyed
Gall Darach Oak Gall Beige Oak galls
Sionnach Fox Orange Madder
Solas na Gréine Sunshine Orange Madder & Buckthorn
Buí Yellow Buckthorn (colour deepens with time)
Coinneach Moss Green Sage
Gleann Glen Green Weld & Indigo
Foraoise Forest Green Weld & Indigo
Gorm Indigo Blue Organic Indigo
Criostail Crystal Purple Cochineal (*insect-derived, not vegan)
Corcra Purple Cochineal & Indigo (*insect-derived, not vegan)
Bándearg Pink Cochineal (*insect-derived, not vegan)
Mónóg Cranberry Red Cochineal (*insect-derived, not vegan)

*Cochineal is an insect-derived natural dye and is not vegan.

 

Customer reviews

Assorted skeins of yarn in various colors on a leafy background.
Wool yarn undyed on timber background
a skein of brown yarn on a teal coloured timber background
An orange skein of naturally dyed yarn on teal coloured wooden background
An orange skein of naturally dyed yarn on teal coloured wooden background
Skein of yellow naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of green naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of green naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of green naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of naturally dyed indigo blue yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden
Purple skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Red skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Red skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Lása Bán~ Wool yarn lace naturally dyed in 12 shades
Assorted skeins of yarn in various colors on a leafy background.
Wool yarn undyed on timber background
a skein of brown yarn on a teal coloured timber background
An orange skein of naturally dyed yarn on teal coloured wooden background
An orange skein of naturally dyed yarn on teal coloured wooden background
Skein of yellow naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of green naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of green naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of green naturally dyed yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of naturally dyed indigo blue yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden
Purple skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Red skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Red skein of naturally dyed purple yarn on a teal coloured wooden background
Lása Bán~ Wool yarn lace naturally dyed in 12 shades